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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Linux Kernel Development - **Company:** Akam Associates, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,000.0 - $219,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Concurrent Computing, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, File Systems, Memory Management, Perl (Programming Language), Ethernet, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux Kernel, Linux Distribution, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, Akamai, Big O, Software Engineering, Subsystems, TCP/IP, Scripting, Cloud Platform System - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/senior-software-engineer-linux-kernel-development/11432038?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role * Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent * Have 3+ years of experience in software development in C with a focus on Linux kernel development and also scripting (Perl/Python/Shell) * Have a solid understanding of Linux kernel internals and experience with Linux kernel debugging * Be familiar with at least two of the following subsystems required: memory management, filesystems, block IO, TCP/IP stack, KVM) * Have a good working knowledge of concurrent programming, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, and network protocols (TCP/UDP/IP, Ethernet, QUIC, HTTP/TLS) * Be a motivated self-starter who enjoys collaborating with others but capable of working independently * Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills ## Description Develop and maintain Akamai's custom Linux kernel and distribution. Responsibilities include adding performance, reliability, and security features; porting modifications to newer kernel versions; debugging production and test issues; improving build and continuous-testing automation; collaborating with platform, application, test, and hardware teams; and contributing work upstream to the Linux community. The summary above was generated by AI Are you passionate about the Linux kernel? Want to enable and secure the foundation of Akamai Cloud Platform? Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group - Linux Infrastructure team Our team is part of Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group, developing distributed systems that support Akamai's large global network. At the core of Akamai infrastructure, we work on complex and exciting systems that are available 24/7. Critical to Akamai, our Linux Infrastructure team develops, maintains, and ensures reliability, security, and performance of a custom Linux distribution with Akamai-specific extensions and settings. Build the future through innovation and automation You will be an integral part of a multi-faceted globally-distributed development team that builds, maintains, and improves Akamai's custom Linux kernel. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for: * Developing new features to improve performance, reliability, and security of Akamai Cloud Platform * Porting existing Akamai modifications to newer versions of Linux kernel * Debugging and fixing issues found in a variety of complex test and production environments * Enhancing existing build and test automation to facilitate Continuous Testing * Collaborating closely with platform and application developer and test teams as well as Akamai hardware development teams * Working with the open source community to upstream your work * Staying current with upstream Linux kernel and OS changes and emerging industry trends ## Related Videos - [Gentle Introduction to eBPF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/789-gentle-introduction-to-ebpf) - [What the Heck is Edge Computing Anyway?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/593-what-the-heck-is-edge-computing-anyway) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)